For horror fans, Christmas isn’t complete without a killer Santa. And while there are plenty of those in horror movies, perhaps none are as iconic as 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night. Having to be pulled from theaters due to a massive backlash and moral panic, it also gave way to an entire franchise with very high highs and low lows. So in honor of the … Continue reading Ranking Every “Silent Night, Deadly Night” Movie
They say that commercialism has turned Christmas into something terrifying, and Shudder’s latest original film Christmas Bloody Christmas takes that concept and just runs with it. From writer/director Joe Begos (VFW, Bliss), Christmas Bloody Christmas is another gritty action/horror film that feels like the basic killer Santa premise of so many Christmas horror films blended with the sci-fi horror of Terminator! RoboSanta+In a fun nostalgic … Continue reading “Christmas Bloody Christmas” – Silent Night, Deadly Night Meets Terminator [Review]
As the world prepares to watched a childhood classic like Winnie the Pooh go full slasher next year, another beloved intellectual property is being given the horror treatment just in time for Christmas! While The Mean One does star David Howard Thornton of Terrifier fame, this is a very different movie. Severely limited by its budget, The Mean One strives where it can, but falters … Continue reading “The Mean One” – So Bad It’s…Okay [Review]
Every December, the internet becomes a battleground between people arguing whether or not certain films qualify as “Christmas Movies”. And with the horror community likewise frequently debating about whether a film is truly horror (or just thriller), we thought it would be fun to combine these two debates and do a good old fashioned, D&D style alignment chart! For our two axes, we have Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Movie Alignment Chart – Horror Edition
There’s a myriad of great Christmas horror films out there that range from killer Santas, to Krampus, to scary ghost stories (as the song suggests), to the stress and anxiety associated with the holiday season. Most of these movies deal with one or two of these subjects, but there’s one that manages to capture the full gamut of the Christmas horror spirit. In the same … Continue reading Why “A Christmas Horror Story” is the Perfect Piece of Holiday Horror
Known for his jolly laugh, love for milk and cookies, and penchant for making more deliveries in one night that is humanly possible, Santa Claus remains one of the most iconic and enduring symbols and figures of Christmas itself. He brings joy to millions of people, and for some odd reason also helps advertise for Coca-Cola. As loving and jolly as he can be however, … Continue reading Top 10 Killer Santas from Movies and TV
The spirit of Creepmas is alive and well over at Shudder. While Season 2 has been delayed, horror fans were graced with an animated special in October, and now for December, our gift is the Creepshow Holiday Special! The 45 minute long single story is based on a J.A. Konrath short story, and written and directed by showrunner Greg Nicotero. It’s a bizarrely fun Christmas … Continue reading Creepshow Holiday Special – Review
Second only to Halloween, Christmas a holiday that fits perfectly with horror (more on that here). Between Black Christmas, Gremlins, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and many others, there’s no shortage of yuletide terror to keep horror fans satisfied during the Christmas season. However none are quite as unique as 2017’s Anna and the Apocalypse. What started as a sleeper indie hit in the UK, has … Continue reading Anna and the Apocalypse: The Bizarrely Awesome Christmas Gem
If you haven’t been able to scroll through social media in the last week without seeing some sort of post about Hubie Halloween, you’re not alone. Adam Sandler’s latest “Netflix Blockbuster” was just released on their platform on October 7th, and it’s quickly making its rounds. While Netflix doesn’t typically release their ratings information, just from the social media trends alone, it’s quite clear that … Continue reading How “Hubie Halloween” Became the Perfect Comfort Food Movie of 2020
In the long tradition of “snowed in” horror films (The Shining, The Thing, Misery, etc.), there’s always a compelling sense of isolation that adds to the suspense. And while The Lodge is nowhere near as iconic as the aforementioned films, it’s a quiet little thriller that’s worthy of recognition. (Minor Spoilers About the First 5 Minutes of the Movie) Off to a Traumatic Start The … Continue reading “The Lodge” – Movie Review
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